Portrait of Yusof bin Ishak, first president of the Republic of Singapore. Coat of arms of Singapore in the top left corner. Cylindrical Cowrie on blue-themed background.
Reverse description
As the secondary design for the $50 note, the Arts Theme reflects the coming-of-age of the Singapore Arts scene. The design appropriately depicts a mix of four ethnic musical instruments. The Chinese Pipa, Malay Kompang, Indian Veena and Classical Violin epitomise Singapore as a confluence of Chinese, Malay, Indian and Western cultures. The instruments are complemented by portions of two local artworks in the Singapore Art Museum, entitled `Gibbon` and `Drying Salted Fish`. The works represent the development and achievements of artists in the country.
Signature(s)
Protection type
Watermark
Protection description
Yusof bin Ishak
Obverse lettering
SINGAPURA 新加坡 சிங்கப்பூர்
SINGAPORE
THIS NOTE IS LEGAL TENDER
FIFTY
DOLLARS
CHAIRMAN
MONETARY AUTHORITY
OF SINGAPORE
SINGAPORE Yusof bin Ishak
